Can an RN push ACLS drugs if not certified under doctor's order during a code?

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Might be a stupid question, but can an RN who is only BLS certified push drugs during a code on the floor if not ACLS certified when ordered by doctor?

Specializes in Neuro ICU.
But Adenosine is for a Narrow Complex Tachycardia NOT Atrial Fibrillation. The poster said the patient converted to an AFib. For that, Adenosine is not indicated. I would have gone for the Cardizem.

You are absolutely right. I completely skipped over the a-fib. Thanks for spotting it, and I apologize for going off half cocked.

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